Outdoor Entertainment in Rancho Bernardo

Welcome to this exclusive high-end luxury backyard oasis in San Diego, a captivating retreat designed for ultimate relaxation and entertainment. Central to this enchanting space is a magnificent resort-style pool, inviting you to revel in moments of serenity and joy. Embraced by beautifully landscaped greenery, this sanctuary exudes privacy and tranquility, allowing you to escape the outside world. The custom-built cabana offers the epitome of comfort, providing plush seating and shaded elegance. Whether unwinding with family and friends or savoring a refreshing drink, it's the perfect spot to bask in the natural beauty. As the sun sets, the backyard transforms into an enchanting wonderland with soft, romantic ambient lighting, adding a touch of magic to your outdoor gatherings and celebrations. Beyond its allure, an outdoor kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances promises to elevate your culinary experiences. Host al fresco dinners and barbecues, creating unforgettable memories against the backdrop of luxurious living.

Wedding Retreat

Alderwood Landscape Architecture and Construction

The overhead lumbar jets take this pool to a resort level. Color-changing LED lights in the pool and ambient lighting around the landscape provides a gorgeous visible masterpiece.

Modern Hillside Pool Project with Fire & Water Features

Mike Farley Pool Designer, SWD, ASLA

Modern Hillside Pool Project with Fire & Water Features, Water Wall, Large Cabana with Kitchen and Perimeter Overflow Spa designed by Mike Farley in Southlake, TX. Landscaping by Joey Designs. FarleyPoolDesigns.com

Wilmington Court - Fountain Court

Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLC

Custom black granite box fountain with internal bubblers & lighting with radiating bands of gray beach pebbles, bluestone & brick borders with planting. The fountain is set in a blackstar gravel courtyard. The pool & pool pavilion are visible beyond.

Coolwater

AquaTerra Outdoors

With our vision of transforming their former look into a clean, fresh “Santa Barbara” style, the clients gave us permission to proceed with a new pool and outdoor kitchen design, as well as a new fire pit, additional landscaping and enhanced lighting. Additionally, Aquaterra updated the outdoor appliances, fans, security light fixtures and re-routed some ugly electrical lines. Wade Griffith Photography

My Projects

H2O Pools & Custom Design LLC

Photo of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a hot tub and stamped concrete.

Mestang Park

AquaTerra Outdoors

Wade Griffith
Photo of a small transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Dallas with concrete slab.

New Transitional Custom Home Overlooking the First Green in Bay Hill

Element Home Builders

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard rectangular pool in Orlando with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Projet 8

LE VERANDIER

Inspiration for a large transitional indoor rectangular pool in Strasbourg with a hot tub and tile.

Custom California Lifestyle

Swan Pools Southern California

Mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped natural pool in Orange County with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Creating outdoor living space - Above Ground Pool

AMIDONIAN llc

Another view: The yard sloped away from the house so the pool is out of the ground 18" on one side a 3' on the other. The original blue limestone slabs that made up walkways were repurposed into retaining walls and walk ways. The second story porch is being extended 8' and the wrought iron fencing will be added above. The Xs above the windows were uncovered as an architectural detail that surround the mud room, as well as bridge the entry way.

Amelia Park Courtyard Home

Lola Interiors

Lola Interiors, Interior Design | East Coast Virtual Tours, Photography
Design ideas for a small transitional courtyard rectangular pool in Jacksonville with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Colorful Contemporary Glass Tiled Pool

Holloway Pools, Inc.

Designed and built by Holloway Pools; Photo by: Ashley Holloway
Photo of a mid-sized transitional indoor custom-shaped pool in Tampa with concrete pavers and a hot tub.

Free Form

Tahitian Pools, Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Dallas with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Transitional Pool

Design ideas for a large transitional backyard rectangular lap pool in Other with a pool house and concrete pavers.

Home Tex Homes

HomeTex Homes

This is an example of a large transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Austin with a water feature and brick pavers.

My Projects

H2O Pools & Custom Design LLC

Mid-sized transitional backyard l-shaped lap pool in Other with a water feature and decomposed granite.

BBQ Tile Remodel

Rico Marble & Granite

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard custom-shaped pool in Orange County with concrete pavers.

Modern Prairie Home

Mark W. Todd Architects, Inc.

Micahl Wycoff
Inspiration for a large transitional backyard rectangular infinity pool in Houston with a hot tub and natural stone pavers.

Thornhill Poolscape

Arbordale Landscaping

Unilock Brussels Block upper patio and pool deck transition nicely between the natural Limestone copings steps, and walls. Beautiful 14" high Boxwood hedge remains un-clipped for a more natural look.

Transitional Pool Design Ideas

Swimming pools are heavenly during hot Australian and New Zealand summers and are the perfect way to cool down, relax, entertain friends and even get fit. A transitional pool can also create visual interest, especially when you consider features like coloured pool tiles, lighting and landscaping. If you are short on space, you might still fit a lap pool, plunge pool or swim spa, all of which could be focal points in your small garden. As you plan your transitional pool design, map out your space and determine what size, shape and style works best for you. Browse the photos on Houzz for design ideas for above ground pools, inground pools, as well as pool landscaping and novelty features like pool slides or water features. Then, save your favourite photos to an ideabook, and get in touch with the experts behind your favourite picks.

What type of pool should I install?

The dimensions of your transitional backyard will determine the type of inground pools you can install. Take into account boundary restrictions and pool fencing compliance. Fibreglass versions are cheaper, and quicker to install; whereas concrete constructions are better suited to tricky sites and give you more freedom in design. If you’re on a tight budget or don’t want to commit to an inground pool, above ground pools are a more affordable alternative. If you only have a small backyard, a plunge pool is a great solution, and can easily run along a boundary wall or down the side of a house. This option is also low maintenance, can be heated for use in winter, and can do double duty as a swim spa. A long, narrow space, on the other hand, could fit a lap pool, whereas a water feature could fill an awkward space. If your backyard features a stunning vista, consider an infinity pool to accentuate the view.

What pool fencing options are available?

While the specifics vary from state to state, fencing is required of most pool designs. However, pool fencing doesn’t have to obscure your transitional pool design. Glass fencing is increasingly popular for this reason exactly, and is available framed, frameless, semi-frameless and even in-ground. A cheaper alternative is aluminium or steel fencing, which, again, are available in a variety of styles: flat top, loop-top, double-top and wire-based.

What pool landscaping features should I consider?

To get the most out of your transitional pool, design an area that offers multiple hangouts. Include a nearby barbecue, dining area, seating for lounging and outdoor shower. Having shaded areas will give you more reason to stay poolside longer, too. Timber decking and stone paving are popular choices for pool surrounds, and are also helpful in creating zones. Just imagine a raised timber platform with a daybed – a luxurious, resort-style addition to any pool design. Leafy trees and rocks will create a more natural-looking oasis, and will help provide more privacy for swimmers. Where you want your landscape to be the main focus, keep pool equipment and furnishings to a minimum.